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  • Deployed doctor helps in humanitarian project

    Three International Health Specialists and three non-governmental organization personnel are participating in a humanitarian assistance project in Belize from July 21-25, which encompasses the Global Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Instructor and Provider Courses.By participating in humanitarian

  • Shuttle service improves quality of life

    Student maintainers assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing's joint strike fighter's training detachment now have a way to navigate the base thanks to a recent support agreement with the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron.On July 3, LRS kicked off a shuttle service to ensure the students could traverse the

  • Defense Secretary visits Eglin

    "You make a difference. You are defining history," said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, flanked by two F-35A Lightning IIs, during a troop call here July 10.Hagel's four-hour tour of the 33rd Fighter Wing's F-35 integrated training center included the mission simulator, a hands-on tour of an F-35A

  • Technical sergeant promotions announced

    More than 6,684 staff sergeants have been selected for promotion to technical sergeant, Air Force officials said today. The 6,684 selected represent 17.43 percent of the 38,344 eligible.The average score for those selected is 337.23. Selectees' average time in grade is 5.30 years and time in service

  • Fallen Nomads not forgotten at 18th Khobar Towers memorial ceremony

    Overcast skies moved a solemn crowd indoors where the only water falling was the tears of Nomad family and friends who remembered what happened 18 years ago.Airmen, Marines, Sailors, special guests and family members gathered to remember 19 warriors and 12 33rd Fighter Wing Nomads on the anniversary

  • Combat Hammer 2014: Boosting RPA strike proficiency

    The role of modern aerial warfare has drastically changed since it was first used on a large scale in World War I. The advent of precision-guided munitions has aided in providing strike capabilities to combatant commanders while helping to reduce or even eliminate unnecessary suffering.Hunters from

  • Airmen 'reel' in spiritual resilience

    More than 35 Eglin Airmen took to the high seas May 31 in hopes of reeling in a prize catch while also boosting their spiritual resilience.The fishing excursion was one of several Ultimate Spiritual Resilience events planned for this summer by the 96th Test Wing Chaplain's office. The Ultimate

  • Eglin Hospital volunteers make every stitch count

    Every day Eglin Hospital bustles with newborn deliveries and recently-admitted patients. Among this hustle and bustle are several volunteers working tirelessly behind the scenes to make these patients' stays more soothing using just a thread and needle.Spending the night in a hospital can be